Hi Guys,
thought I'd show a few pics of the latest whip I made. Sorry about the poor quality pics, used my phone.
This is one of my 12 plait cow hide special offer whips. 8ft.
Graeme
Indy whip (Midland Whips)
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It's kip, isn't it? Very nice whip, properly cut strands, smooth plaiting.
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Very nice great taper on that one. Do you use lead in the heel knot ? I know some makers do and others don´t. My Strain could also double as a bludgeon!
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Re: Indy whip (Midland Whips)
+1 on that and then some! Mine is the same way.IndianaBravo wrote:My Strain could also double as a bludgeon!
Very Nice whip!
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Re: Indy whip (Midland Whips)
Thanks for the compliments guys. It is kip and the handle is lead loaded. You could sure use this as a bludgeon
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Graeme
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How thick is kip?
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Re: Indy whip (Midland Whips)
I buy it from Le Prevo and it comes in three thicknesses. 1mm, 1.2mm and 1.4mm. The 1.2mm hides are grade 3 so I never use those.tomek9210 wrote:How thick is kip?
Graeme